25+ herbs that grow in shade

Looking for herbs that grow in shade? Here are 26 wonderful herb plants that can grow in low-light conditions. Some are total shade-lovers and others are partial to partial shade…but they’re all well suited to a shaded herb garden!

1. Parsley

Parsley is a culinary herb that grows well in the shade. This biennial herb is a standard plant for kitchen herb gardens. Parsley grows well in the low-light indoor conditions of the kitchen and in outdoor herb gardens situated in the shade.

This herb is easy to grow from seeds and is also easy to find as seedling plants at the garden center. Flat-Leaf Italian Parsley is grown for most culinary applications while Curly Parsley is used as a garnish. Here are several different types of Parsley to consider for your shade herb garden:

Parsley is used in all kinds of recipes, including dishes with potatoes, rice, pasta, soups, stews, and seafood. It can also be minced up into salads (especially heartier salads like tabbouleh and potato salad) and is commonly added to bone broth.

2. Mint (especially peppermint)

Mint is a longer-lived perennial herb. While it is most commonly grown in sunny areas, it is such an enthusiastic plant that it can also thrive in low-light conditions. Mint plants are usually grown in planter pots or larger containers like whiskey barrels as these fragrant plants spread vigorously (even in the shade).

There are numerous types of mint to grow in the garden. Most common mints can be grown from seeds, including Spearmint (Julep Mint) and Apple Mint (Pineapple Mint). True peppermint (M. piperita), however, can be grown only from divisions or cuttings (seeds are sterile).

Mint makes a lovely tea and cool refreshing flavored water. Mint is also lovely in fresh summer salads (especially with watermelon). It’s also a great medium-height greenery foliage plant in shady garden areas.

3. Wasabi

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